Blogmas Day 10 ~ DIY Hampers Secret Santa ~

Secret Santa presents can be difficult but I have some suggestions.

You know some basics about the recipient, not a lot if it's a work thing but some!

This example I know the recipient has a cute little dog and everyone loves being cosy in winter.

So off to Primark with me.

• Doggy Stocking.
• Throw
• Reindeer Slippers

Then I got a name candle in a home wear shop!

Then yep you guessed it I wrapped it all up with cellophane and curling ribbons!!!
I also added some dog biscuits!

Blogmas Day 9 ~ The Christmas Tag ~

I keep reading Christmas Tags and I just love hearing about everyone's Christmas experiences and favourites so here's mine!!!

 

1. What is your favorite Christmas film?

It's not really a Christmas Film but it's always on around Christmas, I love it and it reminds me of Christmas! The original Willy Wonka, Gene Wilder and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory!!!

2. Have you ever had a White Christmas?

Once or twice, we've had white Decembers and Januarys but not sure about Christmas day!?

 

3. Favourite Christmas Smell?

Cinnamon and cloves!

4. Have you ever made a Ginger Bread House?

Of Course! (This isn't mine but hopefully I'll bake one this year and post images)

5. Do you open any presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?

Christmas Day, get up early to see what Santa brought!!

6. Is your Christmas tree real or fake?

Real. Always, it's just so nice to walk into a room to the smell of a real tree!!!

7. What is your all-time favorite holiday food/sweet treat?

Christmas Dinner! All of it, turkey and stuffing, roast potato's, gravy, carrot,s even brussle sprouts (they just remind me of Christmas) and then filling a toasted sandwich with all these things!!!

 

8. Are you a pro-present wrapper, or do you fail miserably?

I am sort of a pro, I do get impatient though! I love gift wrap!

 

9. Do you make New Years resolutions? Do you stick to them?

Not really, never got into it.

10. What makes the holidays special for you?

Everyone coming home for Christmas!


xx

Blogmas Day 8 ~ Hampers ~ Beauty Bouquet ~

I did a beauty gift guide here for Blogmas day 4, but some of these gifts were a bit pricey so maybe you wanna make your own Christmas beauty gift. You could make a hamper but a beauty bouquet is so much more impressive.

Gather up lots of little beauty items, I went to  you guessed it Primark for most of these!!!

Eye lashes/ nail polish/ lip balm/ eye lash curler/ nail art brushes/ beauty brushes/ lip stick/ mascara/ etc etc etc buying individual items can be more cost effective, you can pick up a lot more stuff for the same price as one store bought beauty gift.

Bouquet materials:

• Cupcake cases
• Skewers
• Oasis
• Tissue Paper
• Cellophane
• Hot glue gun
• Make-up

Got glue the skewers to the make-up then hot glue the cupcake cases to the skewer, stick skewer in oasis and repeat with everything.
Tie up with tissue, cellophane and ribbon just like a florist!!!

Beautiful!!

xx

Blogmas Day 7 ~ DIY Christmas Hampers ~

We all know somebody who has immigrated for college, work, family and lots of other reasons.
Often the only time we get to see them is Christmas so we want to get them a fabulous gift to show them just how much we miss them.

My ideas for this, include things that remind them of home that they can bring back to their new home with them!!!

So...

• Barry's Tea
• Cadburys Chocolate (mini selection box)
• Tayto
• Jellies (cos I love jellies)

How to:

• First I got a cardboard base covered with wrapping paper.
• Then I arranged the sweets and treats. Using my trusty hot glue gun to keep everything in place.
• I wrapped the whole hamper in cellophane.
• And tied it up with curling ribbon!!!

These went down really well last year!!! This year I think I will do these again, maybe a giant one!!!

Hope you make your friends some nice Christmas Hampers. Send me pics!!!

xx

Blogmas Day 6 ~ Pinterest Praise ~

I love Pinterest! And whatever you are looking for this festive season you can probably find on pinterest!!!

If you are looking for gift ideas....Pinterest

DIY Gift tutorials.... Pinterest

Christmas Decorating.... Pinterest

Christmas party outfit suggestions.... Pinterest

I think you get the idea!!!

So here are some things I found on pinterest this Christmas that made me smile!

Dogs in Christmas jumpers........

 

 

 

Christmas Hair Do!!

 

 

Christmas Gift Ideas

 

 

 

Christmas Recipes

 

 

Bauble DIY

 

 

Christmas Décor

 

Amazing Gingerbread House

 

 

More Gift Ideas

 

Christmas Cookies

 

 

 

 

 

Decorating Ideas

 

Bauble Creations

 

 

 

Is anyone else obsessed with Pinterest? Especially this time of year???

 

xx

Blogmas Day 5 ~ DIY Gift Planning~

Before you launch into making handmade gifts there are a few things to remember...

As a child all we had to do was glue a bit of pasta and glitter to paper and it was as if we handed our parents a Picasso this doesn't translate into adulthood!

Handmade gifts need to be good.

They must be functional or witty.

Personalise the gift, it should be something the person wants or likes.

Baking is always fun so you can bake a Christmas treat for a loved one or make a baking gift so your loved one can enjoy baking and you might get to eat the treats!!!

As I have said before It's all in the Presentation!!! So a simple gift can be made amazing if you wrap it properly, ribbons,  bows, baubles, candy canes....

 

 

 

 

Read my It's All in the Presentation Post this also deals with functional and personalised gifts.

 

All this in mind I am beginning to make my handmade gifts, I will keep you updated of my progress. I would love to hear your DIY stories, drop me a link on Twitter or leave a comment below!!

 

xx

Blogmas Day 4 ~ Beauty Gift Guide~

 Looking for some Beauty Gift Ideas???

Ted Baker Gift Set Majestic Marvels now reduced from €70 to €35 in Boots

Ted Baker Splendour set now €36.25 down from €70 in Boots

Urban Decay Gwen Stefani Eye Shadow Palette €46 in Debenhams

Soap and Glory Poptastic €27 in Boots

Soap and Glory Kissmass Cracker €9 in Boots

Soap and Glory Bell of the Ball Bauble €17.50 in Boots

Smashbox Art.Love.Colour.Lips €25 in Boots

The Balm Put a Lid on it Eye Primer €19.50 in Debenhams

Charlotte Tillsbury Mini Lipstick Charms €29

The Balm Balm Shelter Tinted Moisturizer now €20.25in Debenhams

Lush Santa's Lip Scrub

Lush Cup O' Coffee  Mask

Benefit Get your Party On Gift Set €56 from Boots

 

 

These are just some of my favourite picks, as you can see I love cute packaging, and check out all the discounts available from Boots and Debenhams at the moment!

 

xx